Get Prepared Articles & Tips

Follow these home fire safety tips to help make sure your home and family are safe from potential fires. Every 85 seconds. That’s how often fire departments responded to a house fire in 2013, according to the National Fire Protection Association.... Read more .

If you’re selling your home, there are certain renovations you can undertake to help increase your asking price — without breaking the bank. If you’re planning to stay in your home for the next 10 to 15 years, you don’t need to worry too much... Read more .

You’ve got a limited budget. Here’s how to decide which home renovation projects you should tackle first — and why. When it comes to home renovation projects, we all wish the sky could be the limit. Unfortunately, budgets usually determine what... Read more .

Is your snow blower ready for winter? These important snow blower maintenance tips will make sure your machine is ready for the white stuff. Be ready before the next snow storm hits by performing some routine maintenance on your snow blower now.... Read more .

Is your home ready for a new look? Give it a face-lift this season with vinyl siding. It’s that time of year again—time to spruce up the outside of your house! Why not go for a total makeover with new vinyl siding? Not only will you love the... Read more .

So you’ve been tossing around some kitchen remodeling ideas for a while now and you finally have a budget that enables you to start your makeover. Where do you go from here? Here are some kitchen remodeling tips and other helpful facts you’ll... Read more .

**A new central AC unit is a big-ticket item. Know these basics before you start getting bids on a replacement air conditioner. ** The lifespan of most HVAC systems is an average of 10 to 14 years, so most homeowners can count on replacing theirs... Read more .

Selecting a contractor who will come to your home to make home improvements requires thought and evaluation to ensure that the contractor is reputable, does high-quality work while protecting your family’s safety and the value of your home. At... Read more .

Tackle some of your home improvement projects before you get settled into your new house. You’ve just bought your dream home. Now’s the time to add some personal touches to make it your own, like painting the interior walls and installing new... Read more .

Kitchen renovations leave a lot of room for creativity — but also for mistakes. Make sure your kitchen home improvement project goes smoothly by avoiding these mishaps. San Diego homeowner Jody Costello has a renovation horror story to... Read more .